The Macallan, a name which is in a league of its own in the world of single malt Scotch whisky, is presenting its iconic Toast The Macallan event for the second time. After its inaugural success, Toast The Macallan returns with an augmented presence over five days at The Black Swan, where a deeper and more intimate connection with The Macallan can be experienced in a timeless and classic Art Deco ambience set in The Black Swan. Fans can also look forward to the launch of The Macallan’s Edition No. 1 at this year’s Toast The Macallan.

Bob Dalgarno, The Macallan’s Master Whisky Maker, said, “Around 80% of the character of The Macallan is derived from the oak cask in which it ages. Each individual cask and cask style imparts a specific influence on the whisky, each bringing a different and distinctive character. So the idea was to explore more intricately how each cask style could influence the whisky and yet work well together in harmony. With Edition No. 1, there was the opportunity to take a step back and think about what we share, to inform those people who follow and appreciate The Macallan.

Edition No. 1 celebrates The Macallan’s unparalleled oak cask management policy that oversees the entire process from oak sourcing to finished, seasoned cask. This expression is matured in eight distinct European and American oak cask styles as personally selected by The Macallan Master Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno, to create a rich and truly multidimensional whisky.

Each year, a special selection of oak casks will be handpicked to create Edition, inspired by The Macallan lovers from around the world.

After the private event launch on 30 March, the series of ticketed events will be held over four days from 31 March till 3 April 2016, hosted by The Macallan Brand Trainer Keith Krsna Nair, The Macallan Brand Advocate Randall Tan and Singapore’s noted name in the alcohol industry, Gerald Lu, who is an award winning tastemaker and sommelier. Executed in the form of a restaurant bar takeover, guests will be immersed in the fully transformed Black Swan space through a multi-sensory journey in the world of The Macallan, including a specially created decompression room set in a forest environment in The Powder Room for neutralization of the senses to prepare the palate for whisky tasting.

The Grand Experience

A series of ticketed events will be available for guests to partake. A total of 20 standard whisky tasting sessions ticketed at $30 per person will be open to members of the public. For the uninitiated in the world of single malt whiskies, this is the ideal opportunity to jump start your taste buds with the core expressions of The Macallan.

In conjunction with the launch of The Macallan Edition No. 1, there will be three Collectors’ Privilege tasting sessions priced at $220 per person to experience the premium whisky flight consisting of The Macallan Edition No. 1, Estate Reserve, Sherry Oak 18 Years and the Rare Cask, including a take-home bottle of The Macallan Edition No. 1. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the more sophisticated collections such as The 1824 Masters Series and Masters of Photography that will be showcased at the venue.

For those who enjoy pairing their whiskies with delicious bites, various gourmand journeys await, including specially curated set lunches and dinners paired with The Macallan.

• A superb 4-course whisky pairing dinner menu consisting of the freshest produce and special gastronomical creations
• An exquisite whisky flight comprising The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old, Edition No. 1, The
Macallan Fine Oak 15 Years Old and The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old
• Welcome drink with The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old
• Door gift: The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old miniature and a Glencairn glass set